A123 Systems to Supply Battery Modules to Smith Electric Vehicles for All-Electric Commercial Trucks

A123 Systems

A123 Systems, developer and manufacturer of Nanophosphate® lithium ion batteries and systems, announced a production agreement with Smith Electric Vehicles to supply battery modules for Smith’s portfolio of zero-emission all-electric commercial vehicles. A123 expects to begin shipping its 5kWh automotive-class prismatic modules to Smith for integration into battery packs in the second half of 2011.

Smith Battery Electric Picking A123

“We selected A123 Systems as a strategic supplier of lithium ion battery technology because it offers cost-competitive, high-quality solutions that meet the performance, safety and life requirements for our electric vehicles,” said Bryan Hansel, president and CEO of Smith Electric Vehicles. “The highly scalable, building-block design of A123’s modules also enables us to build customized battery packs to meet individual customers’ range specifications. This allows our customers to maximize the performance of their electric vehicles while realizing a faster return on investment.”

A123 Systems Battery Pack

According to Smith Electric Vehicles, A123’s battery technology will be first implemented in the Smith Newton^TM truck, an all-electric, 7.5 ton (16,535 GVWR)—15 ton (33,000 GVWR) vehicle that has been commercialized globally.

Smith Customers

Smith’s customers include Frito-Lay (a division of PepsiCo), Staples, Coca-Cola, Sainsbury’s and Dairy Crest, as well as the U.S. Marine Corps.

The addition of Smith Electric Vehicles to our growing portfolio of blue-chip customers reinforces our position as a leading provider of lithium ion battery technology for heavy-duty and commercial transportation applications,” said Jason Forcier, vice president of the Automotive Solutions Group at A123.

Smith Electric Trucks

The long-term economic, environmental and operational benefits of fleet electrification can only be fully achieved with the right battery technology, and we believe that the performance capabilities and modular design of our systems make A123’s solutions optimal for commercial transportation applications. We expect that our systems will enable Smith to deliver vehicles that offer significant fuel economy improvements and total cost of ownership advantages over trucks with conventional powertrains.”

Source: Smith Electric Vehicles

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